Reductions or even a correction in median prices for houses and units available on the rental market has caused anxiety for landlords and investors alike. This year has been a favourable period for consumers, both renters and buyers.
Strata unit median sale prices have reduced by 12 percent while house prices increased by 3.5 percent. Economic conditions contracted to levels of unprecedented low confidence for business while the national fiscal framework left the cash rate on hold at 2.5 percent for record consecutive periods.
The article "ready the spinnaker - the winds of fortune" provided some important insight for investors in the prevailing conditions in the market. For those investors seeking an indication of cycle timing and favourable movement in the market, this article offers some valuable direction.
Townsville Real Estate Blog (TREB) broke a leading story about a Gold Coast based building contractor having their licence withdrawn by the newly established QBCC. Contractors and investors experienced the trauma of financial losses linked to southern spruikers promoting boutique residential investments in the City. The story was picked up by main stream media including ABC national radio.
December 2014 brought the introduction of streamlined legislation for real estate professionals, both agents and auctioneers, that deregulated commissions for residential sales. The Property Occupations Act 2014 brought down the curtain on decades of formulated commissions.
An opinion piece highlighting the role of residential land and unit development moguls in the City impacting the over supply of housing attracted interest that propelled the readership of the TREB to over 12,000.
The TREB now boasts a profile and position in the content creation community for real estate professionals that is second to none. We are now the most popular independent blog recognised for grass roots research and dependable commentary about the Townsville real estate market.
We look forward to bringing you more facts and opinions about the Townsville real estate market, the players and risks, opportunities and threats that we trust will assist you with your own research, planning and decision making.
Townsville offers an extraordinary opportunity for investors to place their wealth creation assets in the City. Citizens enjoy a tropical lifestyle and family friendly community desired by many people across the globe. We live in a beautiful and resourceful part of the world for which we all can be grateful.
TREB wishes you and your families, friends and loved ones a wonderful Christmas. Be safe if you are travelling over the holidays. We look forward to a more prosperous 2015 for our readers and supporters.
The TREB would like to thank our readers for their support this year and hope for continued support in 2015 with greater interaction and contribution from our readers.
It is a privilege sharing exciting and interesting stories with you about the Townsville real estate market.
The TREB would like to thank our readers for their support this year and hope for continued support in 2015 with greater interaction and contribution from our readers.
It is a privilege sharing exciting and interesting stories with you about the Townsville real estate market.
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